Green Bean Fries

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These green bean fries are both a tasty alternative to regular french fries and a way to get in your veggies! I make them by the truckload and freeze them. My husband hates green beans but gobbles these up. Serve them with ranch dressing or another favorite dipping sauce.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • oil for frying

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine green beans and water in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the beans are bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Cover with cold water and set aside.

  3. In one bowl, whisk egg and milk together. In a separate bowl, mix together bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain green beans and toss with flour to coat, shaking off the excess. Dip beans into egg mixture and then into bread crumbs, coating thoroughly.

  4. Fry beans in batches so they are not touching. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Tips

To cut down on oil in the beans, I only fry for 1 minute and then put them in a dry frying pan to finish crisping up, it takes longer but it makes them a little less oily.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306 Calories
14g Fat
38g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 550mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 10mg 12%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 249mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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